Defra study says institutional barriers are inhibiting wide SuDS uptake in UK
A newly-published assessment study of the evidence around SuDS potential in London undertaken by the Environment Agency, in conjunction with Defra, has suggested that institutional barriers are inhibiting wide SuDS uptake in the UK - compared to other countries, the institutional framework of roles and responsibilities in the UK are diverse.
Future proofing the UK water sector - Atkins sets out scenarios to 2050
A new report released today by Atkins which examines four possible future scenarios to determine how drivers such as climate change and population growth could affect the UK water industry over the next 40 years has raised key issues about the direction the sector is likely to take.
Business Stream CEO says retailers may target specific sectors in competitive marketplace
In the second of a series of articles based on an extended interview with Waterbriefing at the recent Water Event in Birmingham, Mark Powles, Chief Executive of Business Stream, sets out his views on non-domestic retail competition in Scotland and the prospects for its introduction in England in 2017 – including issues of cherry-picking and prospects for new entrants.
WBCSD launches global water tool for cement sector
The Cement Sustainability Initiative of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development has launched a new Global Water Tool for the cement sector.
Lords to take evidence from green campaigners on shale gas
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee will tomorrow take evidence from Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund as they continue their inquiry into the economic impact of shale gas and oil on UK energy policy.
Business Stream chief calls for stronger level playing field in English market
In the first of four articles based on an extended interview with Waterbriefing at the recent Water Event in Birmingham, Mark Powles, Chief Executive of Business Stream, sets out his views on non-domestic retail competition in Scotland and the prospects for its introduction in England in 2017.
First UK-wide plumbing assurance scheme launches
The first UK-wide plumbing assurance scheme, designed to raise standards within the UK plumbing sector, is being launched this week.
Budapest Water Summit opens today
The Budapest Water Summit has opened today in Hungary, bringing together high-level representatives from government, international organizations, civil society and academia to discuss, in particular the development of water-related goals for the post-2015 development agenda.
River Rhine commended for river basin management
The River Rhine has won the first ever International River Foundation European River Prize, which is given for remarkable achievements in integrated river basin management.
More fat found in London’s ‘fatberg’ sewer
Engineers' efforts to fix a fat-damaged sewer in the Thames Water network are being hampered by tonnes of fresh grease - despite their impassioned pleas to "Bin it - don't block it."
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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